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Qing Dynasty, Early Kangxi Period Blue & White Kendi 1662-1722
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Qing Dynasty, Early Kangxi Period Blue & White Kendi 1662-1722

18th century
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Qing Dynasty, Early Kangxi Period Blue & White Kendi 1662-1722

A rounded body rising from a short straight foot to a tall waisted neck and flared rim.

Set with a short spout.

Decorated with a birds in a garden scene.

In perfect condition.

Height approx 8Inches (20cm) - Width approx 5.5 Inches (14cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

Original Retro has dated this Kangxi Blue White Kendi to the 18th Century.

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SA1137056
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Hollins Mill

Suite 5 Unit 8

Pennine Industrial Park

Valley Road

Hebden Bridge

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Description
Qing Dynasty, Early Kangxi Period Blue & White Kendi 1662-1722

A rounded body rising from a short straight foot to a tall waisted neck and flared rim.

Set with a short spout.

Decorated with a birds in a garden scene.

In perfect condition.

Height approx 8Inches (20cm) - Width approx 5.5 Inches (14cm)

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

Original Retro has dated this Kangxi Blue White Kendi to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1137056
Original Retro
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011
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A Chinese blue and white porcelain kendi water vessel from the Kangxi period with floral and bird decoration and a bulbous side spout.
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Archive I A Chinese blue and white porcelain kendi water vessel from the Kangxi period with floral and bird decoration and a bulbous side spout.

Qing Dynasty, Early Kangxi Period Blue & White Kendi 1662-1722

Archive II A Chinese blue and white porcelain kendi water vessel from the Kangxi period with floral and bird decoration and a bulbous side spout. View II
Archive III A Chinese blue and white porcelain kendi water vessel from the Kangxi period with floral and bird decoration and a bulbous side spout. View III
Archive IV A Chinese blue and white porcelain kendi water vessel from the Kangxi period with floral and bird decoration and a bulbous side spout. View IV
Archive V A Chinese blue and white porcelain kendi water vessel from the Kangxi period with floral and bird decoration and a bulbous side spout. View V
Archive VI A Chinese blue and white porcelain kendi water vessel from the Kangxi period with floral and bird decoration and a bulbous side spout. View VI
Archive VII A Chinese blue and white porcelain kendi water vessel from the Kangxi period with floral and bird decoration and a bulbous side spout. View VII
Archive VIII A Chinese blue and white porcelain kendi water vessel from the Kangxi period with floral and bird decoration and a bulbous side spout. View VIII
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A Chinese blue and white porcelain kendi water vessel from the Kangxi period with floral and bird decoration and a bulbous side spout.
Qing Dynasty, Early Kangxi Period Blue & White Kendi 1662-1722
Ref: SA1137056
A Chinese blue and white porcelain kendi water vessel from the Kangxi period with floral and bird decoration and a bulbous side spout.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectCeramic Vessels
  • Period18th century
  • StyleChinese Qing Dynasty
  • MaterialPorcelain
  • ColourBlue and White
  • MotifsPlantain leaf border, Floral sprays, Perched bird motif, Bulbous spout
  • SizeH 20 cm (8 in) x W 14 cm (6 in) x D 13 cm (5 in)

This Chinese Qing dynasty porcelain kendi water vessel dates from the early Kangxi period, between 1662 and 1722. The ceramic piece has a white glaze decorated in blue with a plantain leaf border on the tall neck, a birds in a garden scene with floral sprays on the rounded body, and a bulbous side spout. The vessel rises from a short straight foot to a flared rim, and includes a short spout set into the bulbous body. The dimensions are 20 cm high, 14 cm wide, and 13 cm deep. Positioned on a sideboard top, this vessel functions as a decorative ceramic item within an English country house interior style. The white and blue colour palette coordinates with traditional interior schemes, while the hand-painted motifs add pattern to surface displays. The structure suits placement in dining rooms, living spaces, or hallways where ceramic vessels are exhibited as ornamental items.

FAQs

A kendi is a handleless pouring vessel with a distinct side spout, historically used across Southeast Asia and China for drinking and ritual washing. During the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty, these forms were refined in fine porcelain and widely exported to European and Middle Eastern markets.

Early Qing porcelain was crafted from refined china clay (kaolin) and petuntse stone, fired at high kiln temperatures. Decorative designs were hand-painted directly onto the unfired body using cobalt oxide pigment before applying a clear glaze.

Authentic Kangxi blue and white pieces typically display a bright, vibrant cobalt blue underglaze often compared to sapphire tones, applied in distinct wash layers. The porcelain paste is smooth and white, with a clear, compact glaze finish.

A blue and white porcelain kendi functions as a focal decorative object on a sideboard, bookshelf, or mantelpiece. Its distinct silhouette pairs well with both modern minimalist backdrop arrangements and classic layered tabletop displays.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth or dry soft-bristled brush. If cleaning is required, wash gently by hand using lukewarm water and a mild PH-neutral soap, avoiding abrasive pads or harsh chemicals.
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